India, Oct. 19 -- Everyone wants to keep their heart healthy. From swapping fizzy drinks for fruit juice to reaching for protein bars and sticking to daily fitness routines, we often make lifestyle choices that we believe are good for us. However, some habits that appear healthy on the surface may be doing more harm than good when it comes to heart health.

In a conversation with HT Lifestyle, Dr Sunil Kumar Mandal, senior consultant international cardiologist at Kailash Hospital, Greater Noida, highlights five habits commonly considered healthy that could have unintended consequences for the heart, explaining why they may be worth reconsidering.

According to Dr Mandal, fruits are beneficial for the heart, but fruit juice is quite differ...